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Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack

11K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score62.2%Range (90% confident): 61.5% – 63.0%Based on 11K games
0%62.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 61.5% – 63.0%
Outcome Distribution
60.4%3.6%36.0%
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Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack
Analyzen=11K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 62.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 61.5% and 63.0%), based on 11K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 27% → 61%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 27.3% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 39.1% win rate (10 games)
  • 1400-1599: 58.7% win rate (59 games)
  • 1600-1799: 60.5% win rate (399 games)
  • 1800-1999: 61.2% win rate (1,713 games)
  • 2000-2199: 61.0% win rate (3,589 games)
  • 2200-2499: 59.6% win rate (4,210 games)
  • 2500+: 61.4% win rate (824 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (63%), worst in Blitz (59%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 62.6% win rate (3,371 games)
  • Blitz: 59.3% win rate (6,839 games)
  • Rapid: 60.7% win rate (586 games)
  • Classical: 63.0% win rate (12 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 63.7% expected score (170 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 60.1% expected score (192 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (37 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (469 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 63.4% expected score (1,145 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 63.0% expected score (95 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 62.5% expected score (869 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 62.2% expected score (2,466 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 66.8% expected score (248 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 65.7% expected score (1,279 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 60.2% expected score (2,742 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (189 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 65.9% expected score (557 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (260 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.3% expected score (7 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate?

The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 60.4% (90% CI: 59.7%-61.2%) win rate for white, based on 11K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack perform best?

The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 61.0% win rate for white (3.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (62.6%) outperforms Rapid (60.7%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack?

The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 60.5% (90% CI: 56.5%-64.5%) win rate for white, based on 399 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 61.2% (90% CI: 59.2%-63.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 61.0% (90% CI: 59.6%-62.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 59.6% (90% CI: 58.3%-60.8%) win rate for white, based on 4.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 61.4% (90% CI: 58.6%-64.1%) win rate for white, based on 824 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 62.6% (90% CI: 61.3%-64.0%) win rate for white (3.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 59.3% (90% CI: 58.3%-60.3%) win rate for white (6.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 60.7% (90% CI: 57.3%-64.0%) win rate for white (586 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

Is the Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack a good opening?

The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack is statistically favors white with a 60.4% (90% CI: 59.7%-61.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.